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Borba Name Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places called Borba for example in Alentejo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Borja, Barba, Borg, Bomba, Orban, Lomba, Corea, Morea, Boron, Morra

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Where is the Borba family from?

You can see how Borba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Borba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Borba family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Borba's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Borba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borba ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Borba. 100% of Borba men worked as a Student. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Borba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borba census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 896 immigration records available for the last name Borba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 538 military records available for the last name Borba. For the veterans among your Borba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borba lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Borba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Borba in 1953 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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